This is an interesting story. I have to wonder if Xanders abilities with fire will become more controlled over the story. Right now he streams and compacts his powers, but if he could form constructs he could potentially deliver the fire and control it. For instance a dozen sparrows constructed of fire and flying towards you could be dangerous but not as damaging to the surroundings.
Comments from author:
Thanks for reading my story. As for the powers while his control over it will increase I don't think he'll ever be able to make constructs like that but I am planning on giving him a second power. I have some ideas but if you have any I would be more than happy to here them.
Review By [snakeyes] • Date [20 Apr 13] • Not Rated
One, I love this story. Two, yes, cliff hangers are mean and nasty. GET THE NEXT CHAPTER OUT SOON!!! PLEASE!!! Okay, back to normal type. I love that you were able to get Xander and the Charmed Ones together and it's a meeting of "equals". Both kidnapped and both helped in the escape. Keep up the great work and please don't leave us hanging for to long, that would just be cruel.
Comments from author:
This was by far the hardest part to write. I suffered writers block for a couple of months before I just decided to take a break. I'm back now but it will probably be about a week before I update If I get a chapter done sooner that's great but don't expect it.
Writing the charmed ones is the hardest part of the story and I don't know if I'll do it that well but please bear with me and give me all the advice you can. If something doesn't work let me know but if you really like something let me know I'm on the right track.
Thanks for reading and reviewing enjoy the rest of the story.
Review By [Studyofchaos] • Date [20 Apr 13] • Not Rated
true on the cliffhanger front, unless the author leaves it on a cliffhanger and never updates
Comments from author:
That's true but I don't plan to stop anytime soon. It might take a while for a new chapter but I will be sure to finish this story or have someone finish it for me if I can't.
Review By [snakeyes] • Date [20 Apr 13] • Not Rated
Well this was my first story and that was only the second chapter. I like to think that I got better as the story progressed but I do agree that events did happen a little to fast I might go back and change that later.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the story and the new chapter and thank you for the review. All criticism is welcome.
Review By [dogbertcarroll] • Date [18 Apr 13] • Not Rated
I love the supportive relationship between sandra and alex{can see the point of xander being a kids name afterall a 5 year old kid named him that aka willow} and how you have sandra training him - not only in training him in more than just magic such as self defence but also providing him with a solid magical foundation something which neither willow or the charmed ones really had, that we actualy saw on the shows, leaving them to muddle through it all on their own.
With regards to the gang and its accessary members, I'm not too sure they would put much effort as needed to break Buffy attitude as they would probably eventually all think its better off that Xander is off the hellmouth as he's just male/human and assume he'd now be living a 'normal life', particulary outside of willow whose often shown as pro buffy the others don't really have more than a superficial relationship with him, even cordelia as their relationship consists of making out between bursts of mutual emotional abuse.
Love this and eagerly waiting for more.
Review By [ScarlettJediKnight] • Date [16 Nov 12] • Rating [10 out of 10]
This has been a very entertaining read and I'm glad I found it. I like the idea of Xander being a powerful natural born witch and his active power certainly suits him as does being called a White Knight by the Elders.
Though I doubt people back in Sunnydale will be as pleased with his powers whenever he eventually returns to the Hellmouth - probably to help with a situation that Buffy and co cannot deal with on their own, say perhaps the ascension of Mayor Wilkins or that whole mess with Adam and the Initiative. Buffy I could see still having her head up her ass about Xander and the fact that he was the one who sent Angel to hell even though its what Angel wanted and Willow would likely be jealous of his power considering her attitude that her magic makes her special and without Xander their to reign her arrogance in she'd likely become even more arrogant and manipulative than she did in canon. She would certainly not be happy to learn that as a natural born witch of a very old magical line Xander's powers are likely stronger than hers and he doesn't have to mess around with long winded Latin incantations to use and manipulate magic.
On the issue of Xander meeting the Charmed Ones. Have it that they actually need to help each other out of jam that while the Halliwell's could escape on their own using purely magical means it would exhaust them and leave them dangerously vulnerable for a few days afterwards. Xander could also be where they are but being trained in weapons and hand-to-hand combat - which the sisters aren't for the most part as they rely a lot on magic - he's able to help them escape and in the end the Power of Three helps vanquish whatever Big Bad was holding them.
Review By [ajw] • Date [12 Nov 12] • Rating [10 out of 10]
I'll be honest. It bugs the living daylights out of me that Sandra keeps calling him Alex when he obviously still thinks of himself as Xander. He needs to call her on that. I HATE it when authors think they need to change his name for some reason.
The story is interesting, but I really want to see a brief scene of the fallout in Sunnydale from Buffy's ultimatum.
Comments from author:
First off to all my other readers I have not forgotten this story. Everytime I try to write in the Charmed characters I can't seem to make them believable. I'm sorry for those of you waiting for an update I'll try to post one real soon.
RedCalypso, Sandra is a Slayer and I've always seen them as rather pushy. While not as bad as Faith she still suffers slightly from the want-take-have syndrome, and believes that Xander is a childish name and Alex suits him better. While I personally prefer Xander to Alex she will keep calling him Alex. Xander will still introduce himself as Xander but puts up with Alex.
I really wasn't planning on having a Sunnydale scene until later on in the story or until the sequal but people keep asking for it so I'll try to work on it soon.
Thanks for the review I appreciate all constructive criticism it helps me become a better writer and helps this story to come alive.
Review By [RedCalypso] • Date [12 Nov 12] • Not Rated
I like the Alex being kidnapped (name change is a sign of growing up and respect and a bit of Sunnydale identity separation) along with a Halliwell. The two team up to start the escape and the remaining Halliwells show up to finish the escape with a Power of Three level spell. This would let Alex and a Halliwell be equals and still show that nothing beats the Power of Three.
As for a romantic interest, maybe Amy?
Comments from author:
Sorry I haven't responded sooner but school caught up with me again. I like the idea. to be honest this is the hardest part of this story. I can create a Xander with Charmed like powers but to combine the two universes in a realistic manner is some what harder. As for the love interest I like the idea of Amy. I hadn't thought of it before. The first time the question of the love interest came up I was leaning towards Tara, but I like her and Willow as a couple. So thanks for the idea I'll have to think about it but if you have any more feel free to throw them out there.
Review By [Studyofchaos] • Date [18 Sep 12] • Not Rated